READERS' BEST PHOTOS

35 Spectacular Sunrises from Around the World

Sleeping in while on vacation is a guilty pleasure, but one of the best photo ops is when the sun rises over the horizon. These amazing photos capture landmarks like the Taj Mahal, Easter Island, and national parks just as day breaks.

"It was the beginning of a new day after the last night of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. I was walking on the streets of Ipanema, when I looked through the buildings and noticed a very interesting light under the layer of clouds over the ocean."

"What is quite remarkable is that I was up and ready to take shots of the sunrise in San Felipe, Mexico. Perhaps it was because we stayed right on the beach so it didn't take too much effort to find the right moment to try to capture the sun."

"A hot-air balloon drifts through early morning mist at dawn, on a cold October morning. The warm light of the sun, emphasizing the mist and the frost on the fences and fields. Taken at the annual balloon festival outside of Winchester, Virginia."